2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 60 kg more than 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Discovery | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 265 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 91 L |
